as in mothers
a female human parent
the public school student addressed the letter to "Dear Mater"
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Recent Examples of maters
Employer Job title Member grade Alma maters Kopzhanov, an IEEE senior member, is an asset manager for Middle River Power, based in Chicago.
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maters
Noun
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In California, the rate among Hispanic mothers is twice as high as for white or Black women, state data show.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Employment of mothers with children under 5 remains above pre-pandemic levels.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The judges will select 25 moms from entries people submit about why their mothers deserve to be a Superhero Mom honoree, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The event exists to connect moms of all ages and stages with other moms who desire a deeper faith and Christian fellowship.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Maters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maters. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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